© M. Sander
© M. Sander
3 Pfennigs - John Frederick Charles of Ostein
1760 year| Copper | 6.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erfurt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-archbishop | Mainz Archbishopric › John Frederick Charles of Ostein (Johann Friedrich Karl von Ostein) (1743-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1760 |
| Value | 3 Pfennigs (Dreier) (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#158209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four-line inscription with denomination, SM (for Scheide Munz), and date.
Lettering:
✥ 3 ✥
PFENNIG
S ● M
1760
Comment
Unlisted in KM. Type similar to KM# 326 (issued by Erfurt, but listed in KM under Mainz), but without wheel below the monogram.
There are more than 15 different types of 3 Pfennig coins from Erfurt within the years 1759-1761.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Pfennigs coin from the City of Erfurt is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Ostein family, which is a rare feature on coins from this region and time period.
